Should YouTube Change Its Algorithm To Promote Library Content And Avoid Creator Burnout?, Shane Dawson On Jake Paul, How To Avoid Follower Fraud

YouTube's algorithm seemingly promotes channels that upload a LOT. That leads to creators trying to upload constantly, which can lead to burnout. 

Not displaying correctly? View this email online. Should YouTube Change Its Algorithm To Promote Library Content And Avoid Creator Burnout?   Many creators and media companies, including some that my company Little Monster works with as clients (per the examples below), are noticing a significant downturn in viewership on new videos uploaded to YouTube. However, for the most part those channels are also only noticing a small overall viewership downturn. Twitch Star Dr. DisRespect Cuts Off Stream After Somebody Fires Shots At His House Popular Twitch streamer Guy 'Dr. DisRespect' Beahm stopped his livestream abruptly today after telling viewers someone had shot at his house for the second time this week. Facebook Watch Unveils Trailers, Launch Dates For Shows Starring Kim Kardashian, Catherine Zeta-Jones One-year-old Facebook Watch has arguably yet to break through the cultural zeitgeist in a notable way with any original programming released thus far. Instagram Is Finally Testing Video Tagging   Instagram is testing a video-tagging feature — five years after launching video across its platform — that will enable users to tag others in videos the same way they can tag them in photos. PrankvsPrank's Jeana Smith And Jesse Wellens Reunite For First Time In Years To Fight Ovarian Cancer   Jeana Smith and Jesse Wellens, the founders of PrankvsPrank — one of YouTube's foremost couple prank channels — may have announced their high-profile split in 2016 Rapper Wiz Khalifa Launches YouTube Channel For 5-Year-Old Son Sebastian Given that the possibilities for youngster YouTubers are seemingly boundless these days, famed rapper and celebrity dad Wiz Khalifa is looking to catapult his son Sebastian Thomaz to digital stardom. Shane Dawson's Next Docuseries Is About The Mind Of Jake Paul, Will Premiere Sept. 25   The speculation was on point: YouTuber Shane Dawson's next investigative series will focus on YouTube megastar and merch factory Jake Paul. Twitter Announces 50 New Video Content Deals To Complement Local TV Programming Twitter has announced 50 new video deals as part of a push to increase local content in the Asia-Pacific region. Periscope Adds Audio-Only Option So Creators Can Stream Off-Camera Early livestreaming app Periscope, which has largely been eclipsed by competitors including Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, has launched a new audio-only feature for creators who wish to stream off-camera. VidCon To Host Veteran Creators, Throwback Activations At 10th Annual Gathering In July VidCon is celebrating a big birthday next year, marking a decade since John and Hank Green launched what would become the world's largest YouTube convention. How Influencers And Brands Can Avoid Follower Fraud   The temptations for influencers to fake the size of their followings have never been bigger. Get more "followers" and brands will pay you more, at least in deals that care only about perceived reach, how many eyeballs will see the message posted on your various accounts. Copyright © 2018 Tubefilter, All rights reserved. Sign up for Tubefilter Newsletters here. Our mailing address is: Tubefilter 5405 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 270 Los Angeles, CA 90036 USA  You received this email because you subscribed to a Tubefilter Newsletter or have registered to attend one of our Tubefilter Events. We respect your privacy and inbox. If you believe this was sent to you in error and you no longer wish to receive these emails, please update your subscription preferences or unsubscribe.